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Time to buy? How rate cuts will impact housing affordability

Cuts to provide Georgians with some relief but are not a magic bullet for housing crisis.

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AT&T Southeast strike ends with deal providing raise of more than 19%

The four-week strike by 17,000 union workers against AT&T in the Southeast is over, ending Sunday with agreement on a five-year contract that provides wage hikes.

Georgia set out to be an EV hub. It now is, despite some speed bumps

Georgia leaders said speed bumps are to be expected, but the potential of the industry justifies the amount of energy put into recruiting these projects.

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From cadet to full time: Acworth teen a step closer to dream of being officer

A recent Georgia high school graduate has become a full-time member of the police department.

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Election 2024

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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

The former president was unharmed after U.S. Secret Service agents shot at a man pointing an AK-style rifle with a scope as Donald Trump was on the course in West Palm Beach.

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Many Georgia lawmakers are reluctant to weigh in after apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Athens, was among the first Georgia Republicans to react on social media. He called for supporters to “pray for President Donald J. Trump.”

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New poll takes temperature of Georgia parents on gun policy ideas

The survey from a Republican-aligned firm could show where the debate on gun policy goes next in Georgia's GOP-controlled Legislature.

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JD Vance is headlining an evangelical conservative gala in Atlanta

The Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual dinner comes a day after the FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida.

School Shooting Aftermath

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‘She died for them like a mom would’: A family and community mourn

Hundreds of mourners squeezed into wooden pews, lined the walls of the funeral chapel and later walked together to the graveside, holding candles to honor Ana Cristina Irimie.

Father: ‘I am sorry I wasn’t there to protect you’

Mason Schermerhorn’s family, friends mourn him at funeral attended by hundreds

‘What happens 3 months from now?’ Mental health after the Apalachee shooting

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OPINION

DOWNEY: Lax gun laws and lax parents can create a deadly combination

Opinion: The Apalachee High School shooting reflects two failings: the deference of political leaders to the gun lobby and parents refusing to set limits for kids.

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Weekend Reads

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Huge downtown Atlanta property pitched again for high-rise development

Another large piece of property could join the wave of potentially transformative development projects slated for downtown Atlanta.

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Georgia company revisits Titanic after 14 years. How the site has changed

Preserving and documenting iconic manmade structures can be a race against the clock, especially when the priceless artifacts are on the sea floor.

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AJC EXCLUSIVE

Jermaine Dupri warns tech giants are phasing out artists for machines

The super-producer, a longtime critic of generative artificial intelligence, says tech companies are preparing for a day when music is made by no one.

Arts and Entertainment

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'Shogun' and 'Hacks' win top series Emmy Awards and 'The Bear' and 'Baby Reindeer' take 4 apiece

"Shogun" dominated with 18 Emmys, including best drama and acting awards, while "Hacks" unexpectedly won best comedy, surpassing "The Bear."

Tito Jackson’s family says the Jackson 5 member has died at 70

Tito Jackson, the third of the nine Jackson children, was part of a music family that includes global superstars Michael and sister Janet.

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Shouts of ‘opa!’ to greet Atlanta Greek Festival’s comeback

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Brian Jordan Alvarez lauds Atlanta, explains FX’s ‘English Teacher’

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Daytona Beach offers a little something for everyone at any time of year.

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Pack your bags, leave all your worries behind, and get away on a trip to Destination Foo Foo.

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Getting kids ready to go back to school after summer break means thinking differently about a lot of things, including...

Late collapse leads to lopsided loss for Braves

The Braves lost to the Dodgers 9-2 after a seven-run ninth inning and remain tied with the Mets for the third National League Wild Card spot.

Georgia Bulldogs drop to No. 2 in AP Top 25 rankings

The Texas Longhorns claimed the No. 1 spot in the week 4 AP Top 35 rankings, dropping Georgia to the No. 2 spot.

Atlanta Dream stave off playoff elimination with win

Atlanta Dream defeat Washington Mystics in overtime to keep WNBA playoff hopes alive.

The wait is over. After three seasons, Falcons return to MNF

Kirk Cousins has a 3-10 record in Monday Night Football games

Crime and Public Safety

Man found shot to death at SW Atlanta home

Atlanta police arrived just after 4 a.m. at a residence on Ira Street, near Pittman Park, where they found a 27-year-old man who had been shot several times.

Woman found fatally stabbed in SE Atlanta

Officers were called to the 1000 block of Boulevard, just south of the Southside Beltline trail and near Zoo Atlanta.

1 critical in triple shooting at SW Atlanta strip mall

Three men were shot, including one who was critically injured, Friday afternoon at a Southwest Atlanta strip mall, authorities said.

Man sentenced in death of Atlanta pastor who was counseling him, DA says

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Metro Atlanta

Georgia mom fights for families caring for adult disabled

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‘What happens 3 months from now?’ Mental health after the Apalachee shooting

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Deja News: Father of homicide victim was 1970s Flint River killer

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Georgia

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Georgia set out to be an EV hub. It now is, despite some speed bumps

Georgia leaders said speed bumps are to be expected, but the potential of the industry justifies the amount of energy put into recruiting these projects.

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Renowned Gullah chef shares recipe, memories of crab rice

Renowned Gullah chef and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson, uses blue crab meat to reimagine dishes like Ol’ ‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice.

Middle Georgia policeman indicted on aggravated assault charge in shooting

A Middle Georgia police officer was indicted Friday on an aggravated assault charge that stems from a shooting outside a McDonald's in 2023.

Nation & World

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Yemen's Houthi rebels say they downed another US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone

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Trump was the subject of an apparent assassination attempt at his Florida golf club, the FBI says

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A union leader freed from prison vows to continue a strike against Cambodia's's biggest casino

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Opinion

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OPINION

Protect Georgia youth. Get illegal vapes off store shelves.

The dangerous devices could be better regulated with a vape directory.

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OPINION

‘Why do I have to hide, Mommy?’ My kindergartner’s first lockdown drill

I thought I was ready for the questions.

Election 2024

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Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia on Tuesday

It’s the Minnesota governor’s first solo visit to Georgia since he was picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate.

Haitians in Ohio find solidarity at church after chaotic week of false pet-eating claims

Georgia plans to use technology to check presidential vote totals

Georgia election officials plan to verify the results of the 2024 presidential election through software that will scan the text of each voter's ballot.

Which candidate is better for tech innovation? Venture capitalists divided on Harris or Trump

Politically Georgia

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Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in election interference case

Burt Jones, one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest defenders in Georgia politics, was among the GOP electors labeled a “target” of the Fulton County investigation.

Fani Willis skips senate hearing as Georgia lawmakers note Legislature’s subpoena power

The legal fight is expected to heat up in the coming weeks in Fulton County Superior Court.

POLITICALLY GEORGIA

New poll takes temperature of Georgia parents on gun policy ideas

The survey from a Republican-aligned firm could show where the debate on gun policy goes next in Georgia's GOP-controlled Legislature.

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Georgia judge strikes more counts in Trump election interference case

The bulk of the case remains against the former president, supporters.

Latest politics

Georgia

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Tim Walz to campaign in Georgia on Tuesday

It’s the Minnesota governor’s first solo visit to Georgia since he was picked as Kamala Harris’ running mate.

Georgia plans to use technology to check presidential vote totals

Georgia election officials plan to verify the results of the 2024 presidential election through software that will scan the text of each voter's ballot.

CAPITOL RECAP

Firms facing federal ban get state’s OK to sell health coverage to Georgians

A roundup of political news affecting Georgia over the past week.

US

Many Georgia lawmakers are reluctant to weigh in after apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump

U.S. Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Athens, was among the first Georgia Republicans to react on social media. He called for supporters to “pray for President Donald J. Trump.”

JD Vance is headlining an evangelical conservative gala in Atlanta

The Georgia Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual dinner comes a day after the FBI said Donald Trump was the target of “what appears to be an attempted assassination” in Florida.

How Georgia’s new election rules could lead to disputes over the results

Former President Donald Trump praised three board members who voted for the measures and called them “pit bulls.”

Columnists

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OPINION

Patricia Murphy: The Republican-made gun safety crisis in Georgia schools

Georgia lawmakers are considering more school safety measures after the Apalachee High School shooting. Access to guns may finally be part of the Republican solution.

OPINION

Jamie Dupree: A political shift for the ages

The GOP has moved on from the legacy of Ronald Reagan.

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Patricia Murphy: Harris turns the tables on Trump in debate do-over: ‘You’re a disgrace’

Kamala Harris took a page out of Donald Trump's playbook and knocked the former president off his game, giving Democrats a debate to feel good about.

Trump Investigations

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Fani Willis skips senate hearing as Georgia lawmakers note Legislature’s subpoena power

The legal fight is expected to heat up in the coming weeks in Fulton County Superior Court.

Georgia’s lieutenant governor won’t be charged in election interference case

Burt Jones, one of former President Donald Trump’s staunchest defenders in Georgia politics, was among the GOP electors labeled a “target” of the Fulton County investigation.

Georgia judge strikes more counts in Trump election interference case

There are now 32 felony counts in the indictment. The former president is charged with eight of them.

Braves

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Braves Report: Fast start to series with Dodgers and sting of loss Sunday

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Late collapse leads to lopsided loss for Braves

Braves ‘still in the hunt’ despite all their injuries

MLB postseason picture: Braves, Mets remain tied for final wild card

United

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Southern Fried Soccer: Nashville 2, Atlanta United 0

Atlanta United, after an awful performance, faces Miami

Atlanta United loses to Nashville, again fails to capitalize on momentum

Info to know: Atlanta United vs. Nashville

Falcons

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The wait is over. After three seasons, Falcons return to MNF

Kirk Cousins has a 3-10 record in Monday Night Football games

Former Bulldogs creating foundation for Eagles’ future

A closer look at Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts

Bulldogs

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Georgia Bulldogs drop to No. 2 in AP Top 25 rankings

The Texas Longhorns claimed the No. 1 spot in the week 4 AP Top 35 rankings, dropping Georgia to the No. 2 spot.

Former Bulldogs creating foundation for Eagles’ future

Georgia Bulldogs need bye week to improve, heal before Bama

Georgia travels to Alabama for a highly anticipated showdown after both teams have a bye week scheduled.

Georgia Tech

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Takeaways from a Georgia Tech win over VMI

Georgia Tech improves to 3-1 for first time in seven years after VMI thrashing

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the VMI Keydets 59-7 on Saturday. Its the largest margin of victory for Tech since 2015.

How to watch Georgia Tech vs. VMI: TV & radio info, streaming, odds

Georgia Tech football hosts VMI on Saturday, Sept. 14. Here's how to stream and listen on radio.

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Familiar building blocks as Dan Quinn starts first season with Commanders

Atlanta Dream stave off playoff elimination with win

Atlanta Dream defeat Washington Mystics in overtime to keep WNBA playoff hopes alive.

Georgia high school football rankings: Carrollton strengthens hold on No. 1

Food & Dining

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These metro Atlanta pizzerias can accommodate dietary needs

Here’s a look at eight metro Atlanta pizzerias that can accommodate dietary restrictions, including celiac disease and allergies.

Here’s a fall harvest of new books for the drinks enthusiast

New fall reading for the cocktail, spirits or wine enthusiast includes a wine compendium and a guide to the ingredients that go into spirit-making.

Renowned Gullah chef shares recipe, memories of crab rice

Renowned Gullah chef and cookbook author Sallie Ann Robinson, uses blue crab meat to reimagine dishes like Ol’ ‘Fuskie Fried Crab Rice.

Funnel cakes coming to Peoplestown food hall and more Atlanta restaurant news

Issa Funnel is opening in the Switchman Hall food hall in Atlanta's Peoplestown neighborhood and more restaurant news.

UATL

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Trump’s refusal to account for past racial comments about Harris and immigrants strikes chord in Atlanta after tense debate

The topic of race occupied about five minutes of the 90-minute debate. But it was crucial.